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January 27, 2023 — Steady lava lake activity in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea

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Lava lake activity remains steady in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. In this photo, a USGS scientist measures the elevation of the lava lake using a handheld laser rangefinder. USGS photo by M. Patrick.

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